Life & Style

“Carpeting” makes a good home for dust-mites,” notes Mayo Clinic. Replacing wall-to-wall bedroom carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or vinyl flooring.Other fabric surfaces like curtains or table covers can also trap dust particles.If possible, use pillow covers or mattresses made from dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers. Mayo Clinic recommends washing all sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers…

Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. People who want to use their free time effectively can solve puzzles, which provide both entertainment and problem-solving solutions. The brain creates visual illusions through its…

Uttarakhand has a unique charm, and has an appealing factor that attracts travellers from far and near. Same goes for its villages, some of which are remote, and some of which have been a hit in the tourism radar. Likewise, high in the remote folds of Uttarakhand, the village of Martoli sits, but in near…

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India’s pothole-filled streets, crowded trains–and sudden stairs. They handle your full body weight with every step, twist, or stop, so building strength here keeps you steady, slashes sprain chances–and supports knees and hips too. These foundational no-equipment exercises come straight from trusted spots like Cleveland…

Sreeleela showcased a wearable take on the corset blouse trend, pairing a structured top with a traditional lehenga. This modern update to ethnic wear offers a fresh silhouette, blending classic craft with contemporary confidence. The look highlights how corset blouses are becoming a key styling element for lehengas and saris this season. Corset blouses are…

Stanford investigators have found the exact immune process at work in occasional instances of inflammation of the heart, or myocarditis, associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which occurred principally in young males. Their report published in Science Translational Medicine describes a two-step process involving certain proteins, and how a compound found in soy products may…

Early dinners and fixed sleep times pack a quiet punch for health, as gastroenterologist Dr. Pal Manickam explains in a recent Instagram reel. He puts it plainly: instead of constantly chasing new diets, focus on fixing your dinner timing and bedtime for better gut health and lasting energy. Actor Anushka Sharma follows this approach too,…

Tattoos are everywhere you look these days, aren’t they? Think about it, Bollywood celebs rocking massive mandala sleeves or your buddy showing off that tiny lotus on their ankle. In cities like Delhi and Bangalore, studios are packed with people turning skin into stories. It’s fun, it’s personal, it’s a big part of how we…

New York welcomed a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his partner, Rama Duwaji, with a stylish inauguration. Mamdani wore a velvet suit with a unique Indian-designed tie. Duwaji showcased contemporary fashion with vintage pieces. Their public inauguration featured elegant, tailored outfits. The couple’s fashion choices conveyed confidence and purpose, making a quiet yet powerful statement…

Secondhand smoke from just one cigarette can damage nearly every organ of a nonsmoker’s body. This involves the heart, lungs, brain, and reproductive system, among others, according to Dr. Kunal Sood, MD. Brief exposure even raises the chances of having a heart attack and stroke, especially among those with existing risk factors such as high…